'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as a platoon runner when his platoon was operating as a fighting patrol, on the night of the 21/22nd June. He made several journeys between sections for his platoon Commander, while heavy fighting was proceeding and displayed great dash and courage, himself taking a hand in the active fighting. He invariably delivered all messages.'
Source: 'London Gazette'
Date: 16 August 1917

Regimental number	20525
Occupation	Labourer
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs M E Henderson, Turakina
Rank on embarkation	Rifleman
Unit name	New Zealand Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Rifle Brigade, 7th Reinforcements to 4th Battalion, H Company
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Wellington on board Navua on 20 August 1916
Medals	Military Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. He acted as a platoon runner when his platoon was operating as a fighting patrol, on the night of the 21/22nd June. He made several journeys between sections for his platoon Commander, while heavy fighting was proceeding and displayed great dash and courage, himself taking a hand in the active fighting. He invariably delivered all messages.' Source: 'London Gazette' Date: 16 August 1917
Sources	Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 38, p. 38